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Concert Tours in the United Kingdom - Isle of Wight

Youth Orchestra • Sacred Choir • Secular Choir • Band

Perfect for first tour
Countless attractions
Friendly audiences

The Isle of Wight is one of the UK’s most beautiful regions with stunning coastlines, cliffs and idyllic countryside. The island has always been a source of inspiration, from Dickens and Lewis Carol to R.E.M and Bryan Adams, who have appeared in one of the many music festivals. Family resorts such as Shanklin or Ventnor are perfect resorts for youth groups and visiting performers are always made to feel welcome.

Concerts

Musical groups travelling to the Isle of Wight can enjoy performing to enthusiastic locals and keen tourists. Concerts take place during one of the many summer festivals and picturesque gardens and seafronts are suitable for bands of all types. Beautiful parish churches welcome choirs and orchestras, and concerts are well advertised within each village.

Suggested itinerary (band)

Day 1 - Morning departure from school and arrival on the island mid afternoon. Afternoon visit to Alum bay, mini-theme park and chairlift down to the beach. Return to hotel, evening at leisure to enjoy the town.

Day 2 - Depart for Blackgang Chine theme park. Afternoon concert then travel to The Needles. Boat cruise to the lighthouse. Evening at leisure.

Day 3 - Morning excursion to Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle,holiday home of Queen Victoria. Depart for Ryde ferry terminal and arrive at school early evening.

Excursions

Osborne House: Queen Victoria’s palace by the sea.

The Needles: see the famous Needles and visit the Glassworks and Sweet Manufactory.

Carisbrooke Castle: Norman castle that once imprisoned Charles I.

Accommodation

The island has many hotels and centres which are particularly suitable for youth groups. These are situated in both coastal and inland resorts. One such hotel is the friendly, family-run Cliff Hall Hotel in Shanklin, which has an outdoor swimming pool, games room and comfortable lounge area. All rooms have private bathroom.

Please note that there is limited availability in June/July and August, so early booking is advisable.